wood block
Installation Guide
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This manual can be used to install a variety of deadbolts.
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Latch
Latch
1Extend latch bolt (Low prole models)
180°
Use a screwdriver to extend the latch bolt.
Make sure the curve is on
the bottom of the latch.
A
B
C
2Adjust the backset of the latch (if needed)
Use a screwdriver to
retract the latch bolt.
Install
drive-in
collar.
Extend the
latch bolt.
2x
Install backplate.
Install
faceplate.
Make sure the curve is on
the bottom of the latch.
Make sure the curve is on
the bottom of the latch.
Door edge NOT
chiseled
Door edge chiseled or
wood block
3Install Latch
Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with
the latch case ush against the door edge. latch case
If the D-shaped hole is centered
in the door hole, no adjustment is
required. Proceed to step 4.
If the D-shaped hole is NOT centered, adjust
latch. See “Latch Adjustment” (step 3C).
Latch Adjustment
(only if needed)
180°
Rotate the front of the
latch to extend it.
centered
not centered
D-shaped hole
For Low Profile Deadbolts Models
(258 series, Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, and
San Clemente rectangular)
Follow steps 1 through 6
For Regular Deadbolts Models
(158, 159, 660, 665, 780, 816, 980, 985, Halifax and Milan)
Follow steps 7 through 11